Australian actor CHRIS HEMSWORTH (James
Hunt) has become one of
the most sought-after actors
in Hollywood. Hemsworth
recently starred in the third
highest-grossing film of all
time, Marvel's The Avengers,
alongside an all-star cast
including Robert Downey,
Jr., Samuel L. Jackson
and Scarlett Johansson.
He previously starred in Universal Pictures' Snow
White and the Huntsman, opposite Kristen Stewart
and Charlize Theron, which debuted at No. 1 at the
box office.

Hemsworth was introduced to audiences as the title
role in Marvel's Thor, directed by Kenneth Branagh.
This fall, he will star in the second installment of the
franchise, Thor: The Dark World.

Hemsworth is currently shooting Michael Mann's
Cyber for Legendary Pictures. He will reunite with
director Ron Howard for Warner Bros. Pictures' In the
Heart of the Sea, which begins production this fall.
Next year, he will begin shooting The Avengers: Age
of Ultron.

Hemsworth made his U.S. film debut in J.J. Abrams'
Star Trek, playing the pivotal role of George Kirk,
alongside Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana. His additional
film credits include the Joss Whedon -- scripted The
Cabin in the Woods; Dan Bradley's remake of Red
Dawn, in which he starred in the role originated by
Patrick Swayze; Relativity Media/Rogue Pictures'
A Perfect Getaway, opposite Timothy Olyphant; and
Ca$h, opposite Sean Bean.

Hemsworth was born and raised in Australia, and
supports the Australian Childhood Foundation.